God's Timing

July 29, 2008
Dear Lord,
Forgive me once again for trying to take matters into my own hands. I am a perpetual complainer often looking at the negative rather than the positive, overlooking the blessings, seeing the glass half-empty rather than half-full. Forgive me for the anxiousness of my heart, the restlessness of my soul....time and time again you have proven your goodness....you have shown me how perfect your will and your timing is...why do I doubt You and your ways? Help me to trust you Lord for "there is no other way to be happy in Jesus than to trust and obey." Thank you for friends who have encouraged me with your word and prayed for my anxious heart. Thank you for allowing me to experience such helplessness and lack of control that I am driven to your word. Your word is a balm to my soul, a comfort that no one else can give, truth that drives out all doubt, and peace...blessed peace that the world can not give or understand. Today I rejoice that "thus far the Lord has brought us" (thank you reformed grits!) I rejoice that you will "never leave me nor forsake me". I rejoice that it is not up to me to figure out the times that are set for me for "my times are in your hands". I rejoice that "there is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven; a time to be born!" I rejoice that "all the days ordained for me were written before one of them came to be." I rejoice that "this is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice and be glad in it!" Today I can go to the doctor's office and not worry about what he may or may not say. If I am progressing...praise the Lord. If I must wait a little longer...praise the Lord. Your ways are perfect and I will trust in your timing...not just for the delivery of Alivia...but for your perfect will for our family and for your kingdom to come. ~ Amen